1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 266 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra 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 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Hornet | Supra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |