1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2002 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 33 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin V12 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 | 2002 Aston Martin V12 | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Hornet | V12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
