1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 950 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 AMC Gremlin. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Gremlin | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
