1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (168 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 15 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GAZ |
| Model | 500 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 3380 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |
