2004 BMW 116 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 BMW 116. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911.
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 911 (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 116 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 116 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |