1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1090 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 1502 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
