2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 218 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Patrol 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:
2007 Nissan Patrol | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Patrol | Catalina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3080 mm |