2005 BMW 630 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 41 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 630 weights approximately 915 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, 2005 BMW 630 (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 630 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 630 | 904 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |