1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 5 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 795 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1502 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
