1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 10 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 59 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III 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 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
Make | AMC | Bitter |
Model | Pacer | Type III |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 90.5 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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |