1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 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 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 53 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 377 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | AMC | Renault |
| Model | Gremlin | 10 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
