1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E 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 6 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 163 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Gremlin | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
