1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 6 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (195 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.

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) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine 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.

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