1974 AMC Matador vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 28 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 107 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Matador | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 75 L |
