1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley Two Point Six 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 14 more horse power than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (96 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 464 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | AMC | Riley |
| Model | Gremlin | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
