1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Gremlin | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
