1973 BMW 1502 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 943 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1502 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
