1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2003 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 31 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 757 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2003 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Ambassador | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3120 mm |
