1974 AMC Matador vs. 2000 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 26 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 238 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 1974 AMC Matador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick LaCrosse. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2000 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3100 mm |
