1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 633 kg more than 1949 Tatra T600. 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 (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | AMC | Tatra |
| Model | Ambassador | T600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
