1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1980 Austin Marina
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 10 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 91 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 404 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1980 Austin Marina | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Gremlin | Marina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
