1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 40 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 38 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 AMC Ambassador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AMC Ambassador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Ambassador | Regal |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2738 mm |
