Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
150 HP
170 HP
Torque:
205 NM
210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
9.4 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1983 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1983 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
9.4
The BMW 3 series 1983 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 1983 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1983 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
420'000 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:
15 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The BMW 3 series 2001 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 2001, 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 2001.
