1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1972 AMC Ambassador were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 677 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (403 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
Model | Spider | Ambassador |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 103.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1657 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |