BMW 3 series 1987 vs BMW 3 series 1991

 
BMW 3 series
1987 - 1991
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
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: 129 HP150 HP
Torque: 164 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds9.9 seconds
BMW 3 series 1991 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1987 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1991, whereas torque is 26 NM less than BMW 3 series 1991. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1987 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.99.0
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km9.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 1991 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1987 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 1987 could require 135 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 1991.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway970 km on highway
650 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 1991 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW 3 series 1991 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 m4.43 m
Width: 1.64 m1.70 m
Height: 1.38 m1.39 m
BMW 3 series 1987 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1987 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1991, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1987 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 425 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litres1200 litres
BMW 3 series 1987 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1991. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series 1991 (by 775 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6051`760
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 44002600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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