1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 140 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502.
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 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 1502 | 140 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
