1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 790 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 1502 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
