2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 40 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | CTS | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3080 mm |
