2007 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 43 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 904 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 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 | 1580 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
