1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 2400 | Gremlin |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 4228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 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 | 1056 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
