1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1989 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1989 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 16 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac 6000 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 380 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, 1989 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1989 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 1502 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
