1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1980 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1980 Isuzu Florian is newer by 2 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 13 more horse power than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1980 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 343 kg more than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1980 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1980 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1980 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | AMC | Isuzu |
| Model | Pacer | Florian |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
