1969 AMC AMX vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1969 AMC AMX and 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 AMC AMX. (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC AMX.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | AMX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
