1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 51 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 792 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 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 380 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 865 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 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 | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | GAZ | Lotec |
| Model | M-20 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1150 mm |
