1978 AMC Pacer vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 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 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1327 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Pacer | Azure |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 6761 cc |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 452 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 96 L |
