1974 AMC Matador vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1992 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 397 kg more than 1992 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | AMC | Holden |
| Model | Matador | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
