1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 1502 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
