1963 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1963 Pontiac Tempest (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (56 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 486 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Pontiac Tempest | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Tempest | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2380 mm |