1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 1502 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1502 | N III |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
