1964 Pontiac Tempest vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1964 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1964 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1964 Pontiac Tempest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Pontiac Tempest | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Tempest | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1987 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3320 mm |
