1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 787 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1965 Pontiac Catalina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Pontiac Catalina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Catalina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
