1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 295 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercedes-Benz S (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1502 | S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |