1981 BMW 528 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 528 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1300 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
