2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 34 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, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Alpina | AMC |
| Model | B5 | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 105.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
