1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor 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 63 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 376 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AMC | Morris |
| Model | Gremlin | Minor |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
