2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1972 AMC Ambassador
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 37 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, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1972 AMC Ambassador. 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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Ambassador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 1972 AMC Ambassador | |
| Make | Alpina | AMC |
| Model | B7 | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 105.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93.4 mm |
| 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |
