1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 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 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 965 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 Porsche 965 | |
Make | AMC | Porsche |
Model | Hornet | 965 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |