1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 2800 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
