1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 AMC Pacer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 AMC Pacer would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 368 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | AMC | Italdesign |
| Model | Pacer | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
