1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 is newer by 39 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 528 weights approximately 73 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (403 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2011 BMW 528 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Ambassador | 528 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2969 mm |
