1968 AMC AMX vs. 2002 Bentley Continental T
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 34 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1073 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 AMC AMX. (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2002 Bentley Continental T | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | AMX | Continental T |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
| 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 | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2970 mm |
