1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 2,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | Mirafiori | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
