BMW 3 series 2002 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1983 engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2002, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series 2002. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1983 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
8.0
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
BMW 3 series 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 1983 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
25 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 1983 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The BMW 3 series 2002 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.64 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.38 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1983 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1983 is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2002, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1983 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
425 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
no data
BMW 3 series 1983 has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2002.
