1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 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 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 80 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, 1980 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 1502 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |