1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 2 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1975 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco 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 | 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | AMC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Pacer | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 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 | 1368 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
