1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 82 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Because 1970 AMC Gremlin is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 AMC Gremlin. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | AMC | Honda |
Model | Gremlin | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |