1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 297 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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 (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 911 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 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AMC | Porsche |
Model | Pacer | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 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 | 1359 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |