1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 278 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, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | AMC | SsangYong |
Model | Pacer | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 84 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 | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |