1968 AMC AMX vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 42 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, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 614 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Evora. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | AMC | Lotus |
| Model | AMX | Evora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3063 mm |
