1977 AMC Matador vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 AMC Matador would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 516 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 944 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 66 L |
