1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 21 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 35 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 102 kg more than 1993 Toyota Aristo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Ambassador | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Ambassador | Aristo |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2790 mm |