1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 587 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1951 Austin Princess | |
Make | AMC | Austin |
Model | Pacer | Princess |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 34 L |