1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AMC | Porsche |
Model | Hornet | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |