1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 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 50 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 404. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | GAZ | Peugeot |
| Model | 3110 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
