1963 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer is newer by 23 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 180 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 228 kg more than 1986 Toyota Soarer. 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 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Tempest | Soarer |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6376 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |