1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 6 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 535 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 1502 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
