1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 30 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | GAZ | Mazda |
| Model | 3110 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
