1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2000 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. Both 1996 Fiat Marea and 2000 GAZ 3110 are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Because 2000 GAZ 3110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 GAZ 3110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2000 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | Marea | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
