1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1975 BMW 1502 and 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1790 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1502 | 600 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3910 mm |