1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 1502 | 504 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |