1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 178 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Gremlin | 944 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
