1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare 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 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 10 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 117 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer.
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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | AMC | Plymouth |
Model | Pacer | Volare |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |