1974 AMC Matador vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 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 63 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 261 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 91 L |
