1968 AMC AMX vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 43 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 25 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 817 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | AMX | Durango |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3043 mm |
