1963 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 15 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 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 125 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Tempest | 924 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6376 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
