1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tempest | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3524 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |
