1980 Lada S vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1980 Lada S is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 Lada S.
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:
1980 Lada S | 1963 Pontiac Tempest | |
Make | Lada | Pontiac |
Model | S | Tempest |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 212 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2930 mm |