1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 15 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 244 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 785 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
Model | 179 | Catalina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 625 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1885 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |