1986 BMW Z1 vs. 2003 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 2003 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | Z1 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 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 | 171 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
