1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1968 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 380 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, 1968 Fiat 2300 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1968 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1502 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
