1968 AMC AMX vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 28 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 227 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi 400. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | AMC | Venturi |
| Model | AMX | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
