1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1997 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1997 GAZ 3110 is newer by 27 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 76 more horse power than 1997 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1997 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 GAZ 3110. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GAZ 3110. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1997 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 1997 GAZ 3110 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 | 1997 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | AMC | GAZ |
| Model | Ambassador | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
