1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 37 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 878 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | AMC | Bentley |
Model | Ambassador | Arnage |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3120 mm |