1977 BMW 728 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1996 GAZ 3110. 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 728 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
