2006 BMW 530 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 530 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
