1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1963 Pontiac Tempest

To start off, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 17 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1963 Pontiac Tempest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 900 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.

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. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1963 Pontiac Tempest has manual transmission. 1963 Pontiac Tempest will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1980 Bentley Mulsanne 1963 Pontiac Tempest
Make Bentley Pontiac
Model Mulsanne Tempest
Year Released 1980 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3524 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2250 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2930 mm