1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2000 Samsung SM5 is newer by 30 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 88 more horse power than 2000 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2000 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Samsung SM5. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | AMC | Samsung |
| Model | Ambassador | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
