1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 38 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1702 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 1502 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
