1969 AMC AMX vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC AMX 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 53 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (287 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 598 kg more 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | AMX | 400 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3050 mm |
