1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 196 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Honda Civic, 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. 2004 Honda Civic 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. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Pontiac Tempest | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | Tempest | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3524 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
