1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 GAZ 3110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 GAZ 3110 would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 255 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 (309 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | GAZ | BMW |
| Model | 3110 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3378 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
