Hindustan Ambassador (1959 – 2014) vs BMW 1500/1600 (1962 – 1966): specs compared
The BMW 1500/1600 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 80 hp against 75 hp. It has the higher top speed: 150 km/h against 140 km/h. The Hindustan Ambassador uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. The BMW 1500/1600 is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,104 kg. At 4,501 mm, the BMW 1500/1600 is 175 mm longer than the Hindustan Ambassador. The Hindustan Ambassador dates from 1959 – 2014, the BMW 1500/1600 from 1962 – 1966.
| Specification |
Hindustan
Ambassador
1959 – 2014
|
BMW
1500/1600
1962 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | India | Germany |
| Documented years | 1959 – 2014 | 1962 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Gas / other, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 37 – 75 hp | 80 hp |
| Torque | 82 – 135 Nm | 118 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,326 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,623 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,593 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,464 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,104 – 1,200 kg | 1,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.