1974 AMC Matador vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1985 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 582 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 911 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 | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 80 L |
