1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2000 Lexus GS 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, 2000 Lexus GS (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 311 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | AMC | Lexus |
| Model | Hornet | GS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
