1979 BMW 633 vs. 2003 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3111 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 BMW 633.
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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 2003 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 633 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
