1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 531 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 1300 | Gremlin |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
