1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 348 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (563 Nm). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Catalina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1537 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 |
