1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 70 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 169 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 AMC Hornet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Hornet | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
