1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Holden Torana
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Holden Torana were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Holden Torana | |
| Make | AMC | Holden |
| Model | Gremlin | Torana |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
