1968 AMC AMX vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 13 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 162 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 503 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1981 Buick Estate | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | AMX | Estate |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |
