1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1972 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 AMC Ambassador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Kadett 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 | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Ambassador | Kadett |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2400 mm |