1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 6 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 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 519 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1502 | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 120 L |
