1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 105 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Ambassador | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2930 mm |
