1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Gremlin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Gremlin would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 150 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 321 kg more 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
Make | AMC | Buick |
Model | Gremlin | Skylark |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |