1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 22 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 158 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
| Make | Alpina | AMC |
| Model | B6 | Gremlin |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
