1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | 325 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
