1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1981 Honda Accord

To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 17 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 39 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 460 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1964 Pontiac Tempest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Pontiac Tempest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1981 Honda Accord 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. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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