2007 BMW 116 vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 503 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 116 | 904 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
