1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Lamborghini Countach were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 265 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer.
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 Lamborghini Countach (387 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm). This means 1978 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1978 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1978 Lamborghini Countach 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.
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1978 AMC Pacer | 1978 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | AMC | Lamborghini |
Model | Pacer | Countach |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |