1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | AMC | Pontiac |
Model | Ambassador | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3210 mm |