1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 954 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1502 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
