1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 16 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | 3110 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2692 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2416 mm |
