1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Nissan Gloria
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Nissan Gloria 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 166 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 412 kg more than 1972 Nissan Gloria. 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Ambassador | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
