2008 BMW X3 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 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 148 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | X3 | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3080 mm |
