2004 Acura NSX vs. 1968 AMC AMX
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 36 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 66 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 73 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1968 AMC AMX | |
| Make | Acura | AMC |
| Model | NSX | AMX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
