1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 GAZ 3110 and 1996 Renault Megane were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane.
Because 1996 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 1996 GAZ 3110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Renault Megane, 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | GAZ | Renault |
| Model | 3110 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2692 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |
