1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 449 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616. 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 (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | AMC | Mazda |
| Model | Pacer | 616 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
