1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 819 kg more than 1958 Subaru 360. 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1958 Subaru 360 has manual transmission. 1958 Subaru 360 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 | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | AMC | Subaru |
| Model | Pacer | 360 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
