1977 AMC Matador vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 301 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 79 L |
