1978 AMC Pacer vs. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 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 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pacer | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
