1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Venturi Coupe is newer by 15 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 275 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, 1990 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 1502 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
