1970 AMC AMX III vs. 1970 Toyota Century

To start off, both 1970 AMC AMX III and 1970 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC AMX III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC AMX III (341 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC AMX III should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century.

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. 1970 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC AMX III has manual transmission. 1970 AMC AMX III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 AMC AMX III 1970 Toyota Century
Make AMC Toyota
Model AMX III Century
Year Released 1970 1970
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 6375 cc 2980 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 341 HP 127 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2870 mm


 

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