1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 30 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 717 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 20 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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 1502 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |