1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 42 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, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 1970 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 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 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | 328 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
