1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 AMC Pacer
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 388 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1981 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1981 Alpine A 310 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:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1978 AMC Pacer | |
Make | Alpine | AMC |
Model | A 310 | Pacer |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 83 L |