1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 350 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1502 | E |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
