1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1987 BMW 750
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 9 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 501 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1987 BMW 750 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Pacer | 750 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 120 L |
