1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 155 kg more than 1948 GAZ M-20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | M-20 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
