1977 AMC Matador vs. 1977 Fiat 131

To start off, both 1977 AMC Matador and 1977 Fiat 131 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 AMC Matador (120 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 896 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. 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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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