1974 AMC Matador vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 43 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Matador | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
