1963 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1963 Pontiac Tempest is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 3,524 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Pontiac Tempest (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 530 kg more than 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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.
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1963 Pontiac Tempest | 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | Tempest | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3524 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |