1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1989 Opel Omega
To start off, 1989 Opel Omega is newer by 19 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 11 more horse power than 1989 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1989 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Omega weights approximately 33 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1989 Opel Omega | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | Gremlin | Omega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
