1974 AMC Matador vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 817 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430. 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | AMC | Seat |
| Model | Matador | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
