1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, 2008 Rover 45 is newer by 35 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 252 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, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2008 Rover 45 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 1502 | 45 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
