1968 AMC AMX vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1968 AMC AMX and 1968 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 221 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 201 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore. 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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Commodore 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:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | AMX | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
