1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1970 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1970 AMC Gremlin and 1970 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Ghibli (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 273 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.
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1970 AMC Gremlin | 1970 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | AMC | Maserati |
Model | Gremlin | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |