1977 AMC Matador vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 33 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 49 kg more than 1977 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Matador | CLS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 80 L |
