1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 22 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 544 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 AMC Pacer (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Pacer | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
