2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 44 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Brooklands | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3080 mm |
