1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1996 Volvo S40
To start off, both 1996 GAZ 3110 and 1996 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Volvo S40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo S40.
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 Volvo S40, 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 (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo S40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1996 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | GAZ | Volvo |
| Model | 3110 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
