1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1964 Fiat Grand Break

To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Grand Break 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 4 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 103 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Grand Break.

Compare all specifications:

1970 AMC Gremlin 1964 Fiat Grand Break
Make AMC Fiat
Model Gremlin Grand Break
Year Released 1970 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1795 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1167 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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