1968 AMC AMX vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia 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) has 266 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 487 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | AMC | Skoda |
| Model | AMX | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
