1978 AMC Pacer vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 33 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, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 422 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | AMC | BMW |
Model | Pacer | 530 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |