1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 38 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, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 308 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Gremlin | 525 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
