1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 32 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 weights approximately 131 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Hornet | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| 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 | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
