1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 AMC Pacer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 AMC Pacer would be higher. 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 19 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 149 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 AMC Pacer (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | AMC | Fiat |
Model | Pacer | 131 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |