1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2010 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 37 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, 2010 Lancia Ypsilon (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 125 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2010 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 1502 | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
