1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 164 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Gremlin | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |
