1968 AMC AMX vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 193 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 387 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | AMX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
