1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 5.8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 786 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
