1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic 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, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 273 kg more 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | AMC | SsangYong |
Model | Ambassador | Stavic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3010 mm |