1968 AMC AMX vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 253 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | AMX | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2 |
| 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
