1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 3 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 104 kg more than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | AMC | Talbot |
| Model | Pacer | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
