1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1998 Tata E

To start off, 1998 Tata E is newer by 20 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata E 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 1998 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata E. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata E has manual transmission. 1998 Tata E 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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