1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Plymouth Barracuda were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (150 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (332 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Gremlin | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
