1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Toyota Starlet 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Pacer | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
