1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 22 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 775 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 1502 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
