1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Ambassador | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |
