1974 AMC Matador vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 39 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 262 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Matador | ATS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 61 L |
