BMW 3 series 1983 vs BMW 3 series 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 90 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 140 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
BMW 3 series 2002 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1983 engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2002, whereas torque is 35 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): | 7.8 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1983 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1983 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1983 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
630 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`810 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | 4200 | 2200 | |
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