1974 BMW 1502 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 150 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, 2001 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1502 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
