1974 AMC Matador vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 35 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, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 187 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 530 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |
