BMW 3 series 1987 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1987 - 1991
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
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 HP143 HP
Torque: 164 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds9.3 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): 9.97.2
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km8.4 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 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 640 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway1140 km on highway
650 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km380'000 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaUsed 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: noyes
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 m4.47 m
Width: 1.64 m1.74 m
Height: 1.38 m1.42 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 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litresno data
BMW 3 series 1987 has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6051`820
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 42002400
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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