1974 AMC Matador vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 285 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 100 L |
