1974 AMC Matador vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador 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 136 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 792 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AMC Matador | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Matador | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |