1968 AMC AMX vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 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 139 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 123 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | AMX | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
