1974 AMC Matador vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 262 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 928 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 76 L |
