1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 25 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502.
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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 1502 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 335 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |