1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GAZ |
| Model | Camaro | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
