1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 630 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1502 | S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |