1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000. 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 1502 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
