1977 AMC Matador vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, both 1977 AMC Matador and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 971 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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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1977 AMC Matador | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | AMC | Vauxhall |
Model | Matador | Chevette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 97.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |