1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, both 1996 Caterham 7 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 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7.
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 (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Caterham | GAZ |
| Model | 7 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2810 mm |
