1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Alpine | AMC |
| Model | A 110 | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 105.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3110 mm |
