1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1974 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1974 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 1502 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |