1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 11 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 352 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Gremlin | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
