1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 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 54 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1977 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1977 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Pacer | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
