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Comparison BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (90 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series (E21) 323i (143 Hp) Automatic
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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (90 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 3 Series 3 Series
Generation: 3 Series (E21) 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Engine / modification: 323i (143 Hp) Automatic 316 (90 Hp)
Production start: 1978 year 1982 year
Production end: 1982 year 1987 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 58 l 55 l
Power: 143 hp 90 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 171 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 14 sec
Torque: 205 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 140 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M20 M10B18
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2300 cm3 1766 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9.5
Piston Stroke: 71 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4355 mm 4320 mm
Width: 1610 mm 1640 mm
Height: 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase: 2563 mm 2570 mm
Front track: 1366 mm 1410 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1373 mm 1420 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 404 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 425 l
Front suspension: McPherson Helical spring
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent Helical spring
Max weight: 1510 kg
Front brakes: Disc Disc
Rear brakes: Drum Drum
Kerb Weight: 1050 kg
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 9.5 m 10 m
Tire size: 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size: R14