1968 AMC AMX vs. 1968 Toyota 1000

To start off, both 1968 AMC AMX and 1968 Toyota 1000 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 269 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 637 kg more than 1968 Toyota 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 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota 1000 has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota 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:

1968 AMC AMX 1968 Toyota 1000
Make AMC Toyota
Model AMX 1000
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6386 cc 991 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 315 HP 46 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 65 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 105.8 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.8 mm 61 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1377 kg 740 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 3710 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2170 mm


 

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