1968 AMC AMX vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 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 170 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 32 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944. 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | AMX | 944 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
