1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 28 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | Fleetwood | Catalina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3080 mm |