BMW 3 series 1987 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1987 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1987 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series 1987 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series 1987 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1987 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series 1987 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 1983: Viscous coupling locking central differential with 37% front / 63% rear torque split. The viscous coupling is integrated into the planetary central differential. It locks the differential in the event of wheel slip and transfers up to 90% of the torque to the axle with traction. The viscous locking rear differential distributes torque between the rear wheels. BMW 3 sērija 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1987 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1987 is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1987 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series 2001 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 1987 has 36 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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