1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2000 Kia Retona is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 940 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, 2000 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 1502 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
