1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1502 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
