1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 160 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, 1967 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 1502 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
