1951 BMW 340 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 BMW 340 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 340 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
