1977 AMC Matador vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 22 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 246 kg more than 1999 Toyota Supra.
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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 752 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Supra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
