2007 BMW M6 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 1290 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, 2007 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | 904 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 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 | 1940 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
