1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1979 Nissan Stanza is newer by 7 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 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 161 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 873 kg more than 1979 Nissan Stanza. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Ambassador | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
