1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 39 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 62 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 74 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
