1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 120 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 803 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | AMC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ambassador | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
