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 HP
115 HP
Torque:
220 NM
265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13 seconds
11 seconds
BMW 3 series 2003 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series 1987 engine produces 1 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2003, but torque is 45 NM less than BMW 3 series 2003. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series 1987 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
6.8
BMW 3 series 1987 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1987 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1140 km on highway
BMW 3 series 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
480'000 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 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
Used 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:
no
yes
The BMW 3 series 2003 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 2003, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1987 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
404 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
425 litres
no data
BMW 3 series 2003 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 1987 has 36 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2003.
