1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1983 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 1 more horse power than 1983 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 399 kg more than 1983 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 AMC Pacer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 AMC Pacer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Accord. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1983 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Pacer | Accord |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
