1974 AMC Matador vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 248 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AMC Matador | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
Make | AMC | Buick |
Model | Matador | Riviera |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 95 L |