1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 17 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 28 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | AMC | Porsche |
Model | Gremlin | 924 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |