1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 14 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 40 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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | GAZ | BMW |
| Model | 3110 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
