BMW 3 series 1986 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW 3 series
1986 - 1987
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
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 HP192 HP
Torque: 226 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds8.6 seconds
BMW 3 series 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1986 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2001, whereas torque is 19 NM less than BMW 3 series 2001. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1986 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.911.0
The BMW 3 series 1986 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
BMW 3 series 1986 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2001, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1986 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle570 km in combined cycle
BMW 3 series 1986 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

BMW 3 sērija 1983: 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.

BMW 3 sērija 2001: 38% front and 62% rear torque distribution via planetary gears. ADB-X (Automatic Differential Brake) electronic traction control system provides differential locking functions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 470'000 km440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 5 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
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 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: 1.66 m1.74 m
Height: 1.40 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1986 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1986 is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 2001, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1986 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 404 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
425 litresno data
BMW 3 series 2001 has more luggage space.
BMW 3 series 1986 has 36 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 2001.
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 2001, which means BMW 3 series 1986 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7152`030
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 42002400
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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