1974 AMC Matador vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 3 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 131 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 362 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Regal |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
