1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 226 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Gremlin | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
