1969 AMC AMX vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 36 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 99 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 128 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | AMX | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
