1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 20 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 386 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, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1993 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 1502 | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
