1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 38 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 267 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Gremlin | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
