1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1963 Pontiac Tempest is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Pontiac Tempest (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 230 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1963 Pontiac Tempest | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | 2-Litre | Tempest |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |