1978 AMC Pacer vs. 2007 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1091 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer.
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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental 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 Continental | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Pacer | Continental |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
