1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 393 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 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Pacer | 62 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
