1974 AMC Matador vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | AMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Matador | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2970 mm |
