BMW 3 series 1991 vs BMW 3 series 1999

 
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1993
BMW 3 series
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
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: 100 HP105 HP
Torque: 141 NM165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15 seconds14 seconds
BMW 3 series 1999 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 3 series 1991 engine produces 5 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): 8.49.0
Real fuel consumption: 10.3 l/100km9.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series 1999 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 3 series 1991 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1991 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series 1991 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1999.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway940 km on highway
630 km with real consumption670 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`6901`820
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
  • more full fuel tank mileage
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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