1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 706 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Gremlin | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |
