1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 13 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | AMC | Holden |
| Model | Pacer | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
