1968 AMC AMX vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 118 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | AMX | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 293 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 | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
