1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1982 Dodge Omni
To start off, both 1982 Austin Ambassador and 1982 Dodge Omni were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,716 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 205 kg more than 1982 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1982 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Ambassador | 1982 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Ambassador | Omni |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1716 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
