1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline 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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 169 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | AMC | Nissan |
Model | Pacer | Skyline |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |