1974 AMC Matador vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 34 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 23 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | AMC | Chrysler |
| Model | Matador | 300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 68 L |
