1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 704 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | AMC | Daimler |
Model | Gremlin | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 108 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |