BMW 5 series 1976 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series 1976 engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 5 series 1992, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series 1992. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.7 | |
| BMW 5 series 1976 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1992, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 1976 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series 1992 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 1992 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series 1976 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 1976 is smaller. BMW 5 series 1976 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1992, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
| BMW 5 series 1976 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series 1992. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2200 | |
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