1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1974 BMW 1502 and 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 1502 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1502 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
