1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC Gremlin has manual transmission. 1970 AMC Gremlin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Gremlin | CL |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
