1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 34 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 635 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Sidewinder | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3080 mm |
