BMW 3 series 1991 vs BMW 3 series 1999

 
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1993
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.9 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: 99 HP105 HP
Torque: 141 NM165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13 seconds12 seconds
BMW 3 series 1999 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1991 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1999, whereas torque is 24 NM less than BMW 3 series 1999. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1991 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.9
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway1060 km on highway
760 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 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 1999 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 7 years9 years
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.47 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.39 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series 1991 is smaller.
BMW 3 series 1991 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1999, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1991 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres440 litres
BMW 3 series 1991 has 5 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1999.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6501`785
Safety: no data
Quality:BMW 3 series 1999 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 1991 has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 1999, so BMW 3 series 1999 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 26002000
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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