2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1978 AMC Pacer
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 22 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 121 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1978 AMC Pacer | |
| Make | Alpina | AMC |
| Model | B3 | Pacer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
