1985 BMW 324 vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 20 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 561 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:
1985 BMW 324 | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 324 | 904 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 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 | 1260 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 |