1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 39 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, 2009 BMW 135 (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 358 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2009 BMW 135 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Gremlin | 135 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
