1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 623 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
Make | Alpina | AMC |
Model | B 12 | Gremlin |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 251 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |