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Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30) 320i (129 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)
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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30) 320i (129 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series (E21) 3 Series Convertible (E30)
Engine / modification: 316 (90 Hp) 320i (129 Hp)
Production start: 1975 year 1986 year
Production end: 1980 year 1993 year
Coupe type: Sedan Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.1 l/100 km 13.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.2 l/100 km 7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.3 l/100 km 9.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 58 l 62 l
Power: 90 hp 129 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 167 km/h 195 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.5 sec 11.5 sec
Torque: 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
Model Engine: M10 M20B20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1573 cm3 1991 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.0 l 4.3 l
Fuel System: Carburettor Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9.1 8.8
Piston Stroke: 71 mm 66 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4355 mm 4325 mm
Width: 1610 mm 1645 mm
Height: 1380 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase: 2563 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1366 mm 1405 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1373 mm 1415 mm
Ride height(clearance): 145 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 404 l 312 l
Front suspension: Coil spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1680 kg
Front brakes: Disc Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1020 kg 1280 kg
ABS: yes
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 195/65 R14
Wheel rims size: R14