1974 AMC Matador vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 73 kg more than 2009 Infiniti M.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2009 Infiniti M | |
| Make | AMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Matador | M |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| 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 | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 76 L |
