1974 AMC Matador vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 23 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 23 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 538 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Matador | Express |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3440 mm |
