1974 AMC Matador vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 33 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 787 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 @ 3100 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Matador | Express |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 117 L |
