1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1968 AMC AMX
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 127 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1968 AMC AMX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
| Model | 90 | AMX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
