1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 1502 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
