1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1974 BMW 1502 and 1974 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lancia Beta weights approximately 110 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, 1974 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1974 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 1502 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
