1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 164 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 924 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 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Pacer | 924 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
