1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 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 329 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 935 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 1950 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1950 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Catalina | 8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2450 mm |
