1974 BMW 1502 vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 38 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW 1502 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Smart ForTwo. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 2012 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | BMW | Smart |
| Model | 1502 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
