1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 36 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
| Make | AC | AMC |
| Model | 2-Litre | Gremlin |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
