2004 BMW 325 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 40 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 904 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
