1974 AMC Matador vs. 2006 BMW 330
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 32 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, 2006 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 217 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2006 BMW 330 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 330 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 63 L |
