1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 960 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 1502 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
