1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Citroen Dyane
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Citroen Dyane were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 AMC Ambassador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AMC Ambassador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | AMC | Citroen |
| Model | Ambassador | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
