2004 Acura NSX vs. 1972 AMC Matador
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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, 1972 AMC Matador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1972 AMC Matador | |
| Make | Acura | AMC |
| Model | NSX | Matador |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
