1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 106 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | AMC | Lancia |
Model | Gremlin | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |