Comparison Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 323i (139 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | Malibu | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981) | 3 Series Coupe (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT Automatic | 323i (139 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 1982 year |
| Production end: | 1983 year | 1986 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 67 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 145 hp | 139 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 325 Nm @ 1600 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | LG4 | M20B23 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4998 cm3 | 2316 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15.7 l | 10.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.4 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4911 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1826 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1418 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1486 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1467 mm | 1415 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 158 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 23.5 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 16.7 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 15.6 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | 761 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1251 mm | 994 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 1131 l | 404 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2050 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | McPherson |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | 1080 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/75 R14 | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.0J x 14 | 5.5J x 14 |