1963 Pontiac Tempest vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 50 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 3,524 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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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1963 Pontiac Tempest | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
Model | Tempest | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3524 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2745 mm |