1978 AMC Pacer vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 523 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, both vehicles can yield 265 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Pacer | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3009 mm |
