2009 BMW 530 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 955 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, 2009 BMW 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 904 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 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 Weight | 1605 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
