1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 8 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 116 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 680 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | AMC | Seat |
| Model | Ambassador | 124 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
