1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1972 AMC Ambassador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 178 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
Model | Ambassador | Corvette |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1529 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |