1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1978 AMC Pacer and 1978 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 63 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 548 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | AMC | Volvo |
| Model | Pacer | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
