1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1963 Pontiac Tempest is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 3,524 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 345 kg more than 1952 Aston Martin DB3.
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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1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 1963 Pontiac Tempest | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | DB3 | Tempest |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |