1974 AMC Matador vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango 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, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 406 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Matador | Durango |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 102 L |
