1974 BMW 1502 vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 36 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 2010 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 1502 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1405 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 | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
