1990 BMW M3 vs. 1954 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1954 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | M3 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
