1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2001 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 793 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2001 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Ambassador | Azure |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2970 mm |
