1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Simca 1000 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 539 kg more than 1978 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1978 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | AMC | Simca |
| Model | Pacer | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |
