1974 AMC Matador vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 507 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Matador | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 76 L |
