1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 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 198 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 953 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | AMC | Trabant |
| Model | Ambassador | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2390 mm |
