1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 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 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 820 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. 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 Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Ambassador | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |