1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1975 BMW 1502 and 1975 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 360 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 Volvo 240 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 1502 | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
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 | 158 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 Weight | 980 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |