1978 AMC Pacer vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 208 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 AMC Pacer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Pacer | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
