1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 770 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, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1502 | Century |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
