1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 13 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC Gremlin has manual transmission. 1970 AMC Gremlin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | AMC | Bentley |
Model | Gremlin | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.1 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 108 L |