1968 AMC AMX vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 39 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 760 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | AMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | AMX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2893 mm |
