BMW 3 series 1987 vs BMW 3 series 1991

 
BMW 3 series
1987 - 1991
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Diesel2.5 Diesel
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: 116 HP115 HP
Torque: 220 NM222 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13 seconds13 seconds
BMW 3 series 1987 engine produces 1 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1991, but torque is 2 NM less than BMW 3 series 1991.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.08.4
The BMW 3 series 1987 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 3 series 1987 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1987 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway1030 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km480'000 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 1991 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years10 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaUsed also on BMW 5 sērija
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: 404 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litresno data
BMW 3 series 1991 has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series 1987 has 31 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1991.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7401`845
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 44002600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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