1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (168 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 330 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Ferrari | GAZ |
| Model | 400 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 3380 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
