1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,134 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1999 GAZ 3111 (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 1600 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
