1974 AMC Matador vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart 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, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 1072 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | AMC | MCC |
| Model | Matador | Smart |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 22 L |
