1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1948 Citroen 11
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1948 Citroen 11 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 1502 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3280 mm |
