1968 AMC AMX vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. 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 105 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 28 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
| Make | AMC | AMC |
| Model | AMX | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 4983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
