1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1969 AMC Hornet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 AMC Hornet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Hornet | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 414 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |