1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 327 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
Model | Giulietta | Gremlin |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 175 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 | 957 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |