1984 BMW 316 vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 19 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 291 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. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1965 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1965 Porsche 904 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
