1963 BMW 502 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 502 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
