1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 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 57 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 577 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 750 | Gremlin |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
