1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 364 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 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 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | AMC | Mazda |
Model | Pacer | 626 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |