1974 AMC Matador vs. 1974 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, both 1974 AMC Matador and 1974 Bitter Diplomat were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 106 kg more than 1974 Bitter Diplomat.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AMC Matador | 1974 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | AMC | Bitter |
Model | Matador | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |