2009 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 45 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 904 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
