1972 Porsche 914 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 275 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 914 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 914 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
