1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 9 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 524 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | GAZ | Vauxhall |
| Model | 3110 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
