1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 233 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Gremlin | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
Make | AMC | Fiat |
Model | Gremlin | Dino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |