1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1973 Honda 1300
To start off, both 1973 BMW 1502 and 1973 Honda 1300 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 1502 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1973 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1502 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1298 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
