1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 8 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 94 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 429 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | AMC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Gremlin | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
