Compare: BMW 3 Series 1981 Sedan 75 Hp vs BMW 3 Series 1980 Sedan 90 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

315 (75 Hp)

316 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1981 year

1980 year

End of production

1984 year

1982 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.5 l/100 km

11.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.8 l/100 km

7.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.8 sec

13.8 sec

Maximum speed

154 km/h

160 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

75 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

90 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque

110 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

123 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B16

Engine displacement

1573 cm³

1766 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

89 mm

Piston Stroke

71 mm

Compression ratio

9.1

Number of valves per cylinder

2

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Coolant

7.2 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1010 kg

1020 kg

Max. weight

1440 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm

Width

1610 mm

Height

1380 mm

Wheelbase

2536 mm

2563 mm

Front track

1366 mm

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

165/80 R13

Wheel rims size

13