1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1972 AMC Ambassador and 1972 Toyota Corolla 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 157 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 852 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Ambassador | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
