1974 AMC Matador vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 36 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 881 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | AMC | GMC |
| Model | Matador | Savana |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 117 L |
