1968 AMC AMX vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 33 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 173 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 357 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | AMX | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
