1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 3 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 229 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Gremlin | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
