1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1999 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1999 Renault Safrane is newer by 25 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Safrane (191 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Safrane weights approximately 650 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, 1999 Renault Safrane (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1999 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 1502 | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
