1974 AMC Matador vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1974 AMC Matador and 1974 Simca 1301 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 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 752 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | AMC | Simca |
| Model | Matador | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
