1974 AMC Matador vs. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 25 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 533 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Matador | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 5698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3310 mm |
