1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 281 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2000 BMW 320 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 320 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
