1974 AMC Matador vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 617 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 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 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
