1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 26 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 176 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | AMC | Italdesign |
| Model | Gremlin | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
