1977 AMC Matador vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, both 1977 AMC Matador and 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 431 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Matador | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 66 L |
