1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Seat 1430 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 354 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. 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 AMC Gremlin (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | AMC | Seat |
| Model | Gremlin | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
