1990 BMW 316 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 26 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 55 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 430 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 316 | 904 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1080 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |