1969 AMC AMX vs. 2002 Bentley State Limousine
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 33 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 AMC AMX. (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 1988 kg more than 1969 AMC AMX. 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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC AMX. (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 2002 Bentley State Limousine | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | AMX | State Limousine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 3390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 6230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3850 mm |
