1995 BMW 318 vs. 1999 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3110.
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, 1999 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1999 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 318 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
