BMW 3 series 1991 vs BMW 3 series 2002

 
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1993
BMW 3 series
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.8 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 HP116 HP
Torque: 141 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13 seconds11 seconds
BMW 3 series 2002 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1991 engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series 2002, whereas torque is 34 NM less than BMW 3 series 2002. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series 1991 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.1
Real fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100km8.1 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series 1991 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series 1991 could require 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1991 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 2002.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle880 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway1140 km on highway
760 km with real consumption770 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years6 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 2002, 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 2002.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6501`810
Safety:
Quality:BMW 3 series 2002 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 2002, so BMW 3 series 2002 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 22002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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