1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1960 Austin A 90
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 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 48 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 216 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1960 Austin A 90 | |
Make | AMC | Austin |
Model | Gremlin | A 90 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |