1969 Abarth 2000 vs. 1969 AMC AMX
To start off, both 1969 Abarth 2000 and 1969 AMC AMX were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,384 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC AMX (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 2000. (221 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC AMX weights approximately 732 kg more than 1969 Abarth 2000. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 2000 | 1969 AMC AMX | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 2000 | AMX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 6384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2680 mm |
