1969 AMC AMX vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1969 AMC AMX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. 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 216 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC AMX weights approximately 259 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 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, 1969 AMC AMX (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | AMX | 3000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 2911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |
