1981 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1981 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 520 weights approximately 521 kg more than 1965 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:
1981 BMW 520 | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 904 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |