1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 8 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 49 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 664 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | AMC | Renault |
| Model | Pacer | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
