1974 AMC Matador vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 37 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 57 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 131 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | AMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Matador | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| 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 | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 80 L |
