1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 41 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 16 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 54 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | 325 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
