1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Opel Record 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 41 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 142 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Opel Record | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Gremlin | Record |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |