1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1955 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1964 Pontiac Tempest is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 3,524 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Pontiac Tempest (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Colorale weights approximately 235 kg more than 1964 Pontiac Tempest.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Pontiac Tempest | 1955 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Tempest | Colorale |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3524 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |