1968 AMC AMX vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1968 AMC AMX and 1968 Peugeot 404 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 242 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 312 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 404. 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | AMC | Peugeot |
Model | AMX | 404 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 73 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 | 1377 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |