1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1980 Italdesign Medusa

To start off, 1980 Italdesign Medusa is newer by 5 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Italdesign Medusa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Italdesign Medusa (120 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Italdesign Medusa should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502.

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.

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1975 BMW 1502 1980 Italdesign Medusa
Make BMW Italdesign
Model 1502 Medusa
Year Released 1975 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1573 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 73 HP 120 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats