BMW 5 series 1974 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series 1992 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series 1974 engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 5 series 1992, whereas torque is 42 NM less than BMW 5 series 1992. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1974 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series 1992 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series 1974 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1992, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series 1974 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 1974 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1992. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 1992 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 24 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 1974 is smaller. BMW 5 series 1974 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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BMW 5 series 1974 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series 1974 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 1974 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series 1992, which means BMW 5 series 1974 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2200 | |
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