1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 111 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1967 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1967 Tatra T603 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 | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | AMC | Tatra |
| Model | Pacer | T603 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
