1977 BMW 528 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 13 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 766 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 528 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
