1968 AMC AMX vs. 1989 BMW 850
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 21 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 19 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 122 kg more than 1989 BMW 850. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1989 BMW 850 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | AMX | 850 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
