1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 48 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2013 Acura TL. (279 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (343 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Pontiac | Acura |
| Model | Catalina | TL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2775 mm |
