BMW 3 series 1986 vs BMW 3 series 1995

 
BMW 3 series
1986 - 1987
BMW 3 series
1995 - 1998
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 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: 170 HP170 HP
Torque: 226 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds9 seconds
BMW 3 series 1995 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1986 and BMW 3 series 1995 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series 1986 torque is 19 NM less than BMW 3 series 1995. BMW 3 series 1986 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.910.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100km9.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series 1986 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1995, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1986 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1986 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1995.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
570 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: Viscous coupling locking central differential with 37% front / 63% rear torque split. The viscous coupling is integrated into the planetary central differential. It locks the differential in the event of wheel slip and transfers up to 90% of the torque to the axle with traction. The viscous locking rear differential distributes torque between the rear wheels.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 470'000 km420'000 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 1986 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 15 years7 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. BMW 3 series 1986 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW 3 series 1995 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: 1.66 m1.70 m
Height: 1.40 m1.39 m
BMW 3 series 1986 is smaller, but slightly higher.
BMW 3 series 1986 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1995, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1986 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 404 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litresno data
BMW 3 series 1995 has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series 1986 has 31 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1995.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series 1986 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series 1995, which means BMW 3 series 1986 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7151`805
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 44002600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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