1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 14 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 87 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
| Model | 90 | Gremlin |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1167 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
