1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1967 Triumph TR5
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph TR5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph TR5 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph TR5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph TR5 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph TR5 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph TR5 weights approximately 50 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, 1967 Triumph TR5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph TR5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1967 Triumph TR5 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 1502 | TR5 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
