1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1982 Jeep CJ7
To start off, both 1982 Austin Ambassador and 1982 Jeep CJ7 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Jeep CJ7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Jeep CJ7. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Jeep CJ7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Jeep CJ7 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Austin Ambassador.
Because 1982 Jeep CJ7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Austin Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Jeep CJ7 will offer significantly more control. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Jeep CJ7. (128 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Jeep CJ7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Ambassador | 1982 Jeep CJ7 | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | Ambassador | CJ7 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
