BMW 5 series 1977 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 1992 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 1977 engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 5 series 1992, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series 1992. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1977 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series 1977 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series 1977 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1992, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 1977 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series 1992 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 5 series 1992 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series 1977 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series 1992 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series 1977 is smaller. BMW 5 series 1977 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1992, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series 1977 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series 1977 has 160 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series 1992. The BMW 5 series 1992 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series 1977 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series 1992, which means BMW 5 series 1977 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2200 | |
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