1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 34 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Ambassador | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3070 mm |
