1968 AMC AMX vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton 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 214 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 202 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | AMC | Vauxhall |
| Model | AMX | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 69.3 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
