1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 463 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ambassador | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
