1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo 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 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Toledo weights approximately 370 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 Seat Toledo (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 1502 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
