2004 Acura NSX vs. 1974 AMC Matador
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 30 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, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 362 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1974 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 | 1974 AMC Matador | |
| Make | Acura | AMC |
| Model | NSX | Matador |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
