1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Buick Centurion
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Buick Centurion were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 242 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
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 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Ambassador | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3160 mm |
