1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 21 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Peugeot 406 (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1502 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
