1968 AMC AMX vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1337 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | AMX | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3100 mm |
