1965 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1965 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1965 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1965 Pontiac Tempest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Tempest | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Tempest | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3050 mm |
