1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 6 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, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco (260 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 124 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, 1976 Lamborghini Urraco (273 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (265 Nm). This means 1976 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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1970 AMC Gremlin | 1976 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | AMC | Lamborghini |
Model | Gremlin | Urraco |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 273 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 64.5 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |