1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 236 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | AMC | Lancia |
| Model | Gremlin | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |
