BMW 3 series 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 113 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series 1990 engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW 3 series 1994, whereas torque is 6 NM less than BMW 3 series 1994. Despite less power, BMW 3 series 1990 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series 1990 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1994, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series 1990 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series 1990 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series 1994. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 1994 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 1990 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series 1990 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 1994 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.35 m | |
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BMW 3 series 1990 is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series 1990 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series 1994, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series 1990 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 230 litres | |
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BMW 3 series 1990 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series 1990 has 82 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series 1994. The BMW 3 series 1994 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 7400 | |
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