1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 434 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | AMC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Gremlin | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |