1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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 33 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 93 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 AMC Gremlin. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Gremlin | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
