1977 AMC Matador vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 35 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), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 628 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Matador | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 98 L |
