1968 AMC AMX vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, both 1968 AMC AMX and 1968 Volvo 120 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 211 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 367 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120. 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
Make | AMC | Volvo |
Model | AMX | 120 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |