1974 BMW 1502 vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 35 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, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 531 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 2009 Honda Fit | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1502 | Fit |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
