1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 226 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Gremlin | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
