1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 364 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Hornet | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |