1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 99 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 313 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3080 mm |
