1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 604 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Pacer | Publica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
