1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 46 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 859 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Maybach |
| Model | Catalina | 57 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3391 mm |
