1965 Nissan President vs. 1964 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 1 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 9 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 255 kg more than 1964 Pontiac Tempest.
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:
1965 Nissan President | 1964 Pontiac Tempest | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | President | Tempest |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2930 mm |