1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1024 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (265 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 1960 Cadillac Seville 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. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Gremlin | Seville |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
