1961 Alpine A 108 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 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 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 61 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 581 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
| Make | Alpine | AMC |
| Model | A 108 | Gremlin |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |
