1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 207 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Gremlin | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
