1968 AMC AMX vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 11 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 152 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 368 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | AMC | Oldsmobile |
Model | AMX | Toronado |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |