1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 365 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ambassador | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
