1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1975 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Manta 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 23 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 411 kg more than 1975 Opel Manta. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1975 Opel Manta | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | Pacer | Manta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
