1985 BMW 324 vs. 2003 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3110 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 2003 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 2003 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 324 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
