1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 1502 | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
