1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 14 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 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 1502 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
