1969 AMC AMX vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1969 AMC AMX. (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 38 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC AMX. (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC AMX | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | AMX | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6384 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2685 mm |
