1965 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Tempest (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Tempest | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Tempest | 66 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
