1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 25 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 312 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Gremlin | 520 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
