2005 BMW 645 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 BMW 645 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 645 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 645 | 924 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |