1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1965 Pontiac Tempest

To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 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 7 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 84 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1965 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1965 Pontiac Tempest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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