1968 AMC AMX vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 20 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 186 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 193 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1988 BMW 520 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | AMX | 520 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2770 mm |
