1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1974 AMC Matador
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1988 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 612 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6. 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alpine V6. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1988 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1988 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1974 AMC Matador | |
| Make | Alpine | AMC |
| Model | V6 | Matador |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |
