BMW 3 series 1993 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series 1993 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 1993 engine produces 3 HP more power than BMW 3 series 1991, whereas torque is 9 NM more than BMW 3 series 1991. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 1993 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series 1993 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1993 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1993 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1991. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 1991 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 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: | 4.21 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
| BMW 3 series 1993 is 22 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1991, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series 1991 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series 1993 has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1991. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`650 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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