1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1972 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1972 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 698 kg more than 1972 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1978 AMC Pacer | 1972 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | AMC | Daihatsu |
Model | Pacer | Consorte |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 68.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 43 L |