1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1985 Seat Malaga is newer by 11 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Seat Malaga (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Seat Malaga weights approximately 45 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, 1974 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 1502 | Malaga |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
