1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | 3110 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2110 mm |
