1965 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest
To start off, 1965 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 2 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 195 more horse power than 1965 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1965 Plymouth Valiant.
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:
1965 Plymouth Valiant | 1963 Pontiac Tempest | |
Make | Plymouth | Pontiac |
Model | Valiant | Tempest |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2789 cc | 6376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |