BMW 3 series 1987 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 164 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1987 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 36 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1987 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
The BMW 3 series 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1987 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1987 could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1987 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
850 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
650 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 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: | 15 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. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The BMW 3 series 2001 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 1987 is smaller. BMW 3 series 1987 is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 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 2001. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`820 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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