1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 570 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1502 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
