1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | 62 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3080 mm |
