1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1994 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 22 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 288 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1994 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Ambassador | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |
