1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1975 BMW 520
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 5 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 11 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1975 BMW 520 | |
Make | AMC | BMW |
Model | Gremlin | 520 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |