1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 696 kg more than 1974 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1502 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3860 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
