1977 AMC Matador vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 136 kg more than 1955 Buick 40.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | 40 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3110 mm |
