1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 308 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Gremlin | Admiral |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |