1974 AMC Matador vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 2 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 67 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 7 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Electra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
