1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 BMW 1502. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1502 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
