1974 AMC Matador vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 24 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Matador | CTS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.3 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 68 L |
