1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1972 Fiat 128
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 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 36 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 518 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1972 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Pacer | 128 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
