1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 19 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | AMC | Holden |
Model | Pacer | Monaro |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |