BMW 5 series 1984 vs BMW 5 series 1989

 
BMW 5 series
1984 - 1988
BMW 5 series
1989 - 1994
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 105 HP113 HP
Torque: 145 NM162 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13 seconds12 seconds
BMW 5 series 1989 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 5 series 1984 engine produces 8 HP less power than BMW 5 series 1989, whereas torque is 17 NM less than BMW 5 series 1989. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series 1984 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.08.6
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km9.1 l/100km
The BMW 5 series 1984 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 5 series 1984 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1989, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series 1984 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series 1984 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series 1989.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle930 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1170 km on highway
780 km with real consumption870 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series 1989 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 25 years7 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaUsed 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. BMW 5 series 1984 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The BMW 5 series 1989 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 m4.72 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 m
BMW 5 series 1984 is smaller, but slightly higher.
BMW 5 series 1984 is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series 1989, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series 1984 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres460 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6701`870
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 42003600
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
BMW 5 sērija has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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