1969 AMC AMX vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 279 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) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | AMC | Pontiac |
| Model | AMX | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |
