1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 21 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, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 326 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | Pacer | Omega |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
