1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Pontiac Tempest 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 3 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 505 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Pontiac Tempest | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Tempest | Carina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3524 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |