1978 BMW 628 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 13 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 191 more horse power than 1978 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 628.
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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 628 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3080 mm |
