1968 AMC AMX vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 7 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 215 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 93 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | AMX | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
