1974 AMC Matador vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 38 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, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 33 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 640 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |
