BMW 3 series 1983 vs BMW 3 series 1991

 
BMW 3 series
1983 - 1987
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1996
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 105 HP140 HP
Torque: 145 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds10.2 seconds
BMW 3 series 1991 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1983 engine produces 35 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1991, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series 1991. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1983 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.86.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km8.6 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 1983 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1983 could require 135 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1983 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
660 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 1991 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance: 125 mm (4.9 inches)110 mm (4.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 1983 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series 1983 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 1983 if off-road driveability is important to you.

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.43 m
Width: 1.64 m1.70 m
Height: 1.38 m1.39 m
BMW 3 series 1983 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1983 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1991, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1983 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 425 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litresno data
BMW 3 series 1983 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1991.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`700
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 44002600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • higher ground clearance
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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