1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 4 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 15 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 137 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Gremlin | Touring |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
