1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Gremlin | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |