1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1968 BMW 2800
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 310 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1968 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1502 | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
