1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste 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) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 449 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | AMC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Pacer | Celeste |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |