1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 333 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. 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 (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Pacer | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |