904 vs. 727

sublimeswinger said
i have a 904 now for a slant 6.what is the reason to go with the 904?
From what I have read and heard and seen, about 40 to 45 horsepower to the rear wheels, no need to change the drive shaft if going from a 904 to a 904 and you can continue to use the original stall converter if you want.