1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1998 Mazda 121
To start off, 1998 Mazda 121 is newer by 24 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, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 121 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1998 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 1502 | 121 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
