1968 AMC AMX vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 3 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 61 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 508 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX. 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 AMC AMX. (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | AMC | Pontiac |
| Model | AMX | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3080 mm |
