1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 258 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 1959 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC Gremlin has manual transmission. 1970 AMC Gremlin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | AMC | Alvis |
| Model | Gremlin | TD |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
