2008 BMW 550 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 43 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 16 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 BMW 550. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 550 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6891 cc |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
