1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 47 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | M-20 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
