1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 42 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, 2012 BMW 316 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 328 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, 2012 BMW 316 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2012 BMW 316 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Gremlin | 316 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
