1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 227 kg more than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | AMC | Mazda |
Model | Gremlin | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1964 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |