1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 37 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 56 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2007 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
