1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 39 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, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 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 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | M3 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
