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:
113 HP
116 HP
Torque:
162 NM
175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
12 seconds
BMW 3 series 1987 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2002, whereas torque is 13 NM less than BMW 3 series 2002.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1987 consumes 0.6 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 1987 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1987 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
590 km with real consumption
710 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 1987 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
7 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 1987 might be a better choice in this respect.
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 1987 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1987 is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2002, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1987 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 1987 has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2002.
