1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 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 62 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1964 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1964 Pontiac Tempest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Pontiac Tempest | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Tempest | 66 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3524 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
