1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1975 BMW 1502 and 1975 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 20 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 Triumph TR7 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 1502 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |