1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Nissan Cherry 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 AMC Pacer (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 479 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 AMC Pacer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 AMC Pacer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | AMC | Nissan |
Model | Pacer | Cherry |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |