1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 AMC AMX
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 697 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1968 AMC AMX | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 1000 | AMX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 6386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2470 mm |
