2007 BMW 120 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 42 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 222 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 120 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |
