1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1992 BMW 525
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 23 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 69 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 211 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1992 BMW 525 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | 525 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
