1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1953 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1953 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1953 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Fiat 2300.
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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 2300 | 1953 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | 2300 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2119 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
