1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 72 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ambassador | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
