1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 44 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 704 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
