1965 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 16 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 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1965 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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 Pontiac Tempest | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Tempest | 930 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
