1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 406 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, 1973 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Pacer | Century |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |