1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Catalina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 298 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |
