1968 AMC AMX vs. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 753 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 AMC AMX. (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | AMX | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3300 mm |
