1996 BMW 520 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, both 1996 BMW 520 and 1996 GAZ 3110 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1996 GAZ 3110. 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
Make | BMW | GAZ |
Model | 520 | 3110 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |