1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 120 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Volvo 120 (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 1502 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
