1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 768 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1502 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
