1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 GAZ 3110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 GAZ 3110 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | 3110 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
