1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi 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, 1973 BMW 1502 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1502 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |
