1968 AMC AMX vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 483 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 AMC AMX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | AMX | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
