1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Gremlin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Gremlin 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 36 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 244 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 (332 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
Model | Giulia | Gremlin |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |