BMW 5 series 1980 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 1980 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series 1980 and BMW 5 series 1992 have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series 1980 torque is 15 NM more than BMW 5 series 1992. BMW 5 series 1980 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 12.5 | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 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 5 series 1980 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| 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 5 series 1992 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: | 4.62 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series 1980 is smaller. BMW 5 series 1980 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1992, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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BMW 5 series 1980 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series 1980 has 160 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 1992. The BMW 5 series 1992 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2400 | |
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