1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1978 AMC Pacer
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 7 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 109 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1978 AMC Pacer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
Model | 90 | Pacer |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3050 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1359 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 83 L |