1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 43 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, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 210 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 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | AMC | Scion |
| Model | Gremlin | tC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
