1971 BMW Touring vs. 2000 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2000 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | Touring | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
