2006 BMW 523 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 41 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) has 201 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523.
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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 523 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 376 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |
