1968 AMC AMX vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 45 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1208 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 AMC AMX. (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | AMX | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3266 mm |
