1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1502 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
