1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 41 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, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 591 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, 2010 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 650 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2779 mm |
