1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1975 BMW 1502 and 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 1502 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 1502. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 1502 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 1502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 BMW 1502 | 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 1502 | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |