1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 17 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, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 1502 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
