1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 41 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | AMC | Suzuki |
| Model | Ambassador | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2640 mm |
