1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1995 BMW 840
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 26 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, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 391 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1995 BMW 840 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 840 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
