1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1962 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 9 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pacer | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 86 L |
