1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 261 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX. 1972 AMC Ambassador has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Ambassador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Ambassador | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2540 mm |
