1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 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 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Ambassador | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
