1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 46 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Gremlin | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
