1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 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 17 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 1502 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1502 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
