1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 532 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | AMC | Buick |
Model | Pacer | Riviera |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |