1974 AMC Matador vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 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 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 492 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 930 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 930 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 930 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 97 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
