1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 36 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 573 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | 118 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
