1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 20 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 43 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | AMC | Renault |
| Model | Gremlin | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
