1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 43 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 28 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 520 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2968 mm |
