1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1964 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, both 1964 Pontiac Tempest and 1964 ZAZ Jalta were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 91 more horse power than 1964 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1964 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 720 kg more than 1964 ZAZ Jalta. 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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1964 Pontiac Tempest | 1964 ZAZ Jalta | |
Make | Pontiac | ZAZ |
Model | Tempest | Jalta |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3524 cc | 886 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2030 mm |