1963 Austin Princess vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, both 1963 Austin Princess and 1963 Pontiac Tempest were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Pontiac Tempest (295 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 770 kg more than 1963 Pontiac Tempest.
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:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1963 Pontiac Tempest | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Princess | Tempest |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2930 mm |
