1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 224 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
Model | 6C | Gremlin |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |