1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 35 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 53 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ambassador | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3650 mm |
