1977 AMC Matador vs. 1977 BMW 628
To start off, both 1977 AMC Matador and 1977 BMW 628 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1977 BMW 628 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 628 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |
