1977 AMC Matador vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 21 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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus 340 R has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus 340 R 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 AMC Matador | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | AMC | Lotus |
Model | Matador | 340 R |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 72 L |