1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 35 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 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 1502 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
