1974 AMC Matador vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 490 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
