1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1982 Nissan Prairie is newer by 7 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie.

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, 1982 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1982 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.

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