1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Laurel is newer by 27 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 246 kg more than 1999 Nissan Laurel.
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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1999 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Ambassador | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
