1997 GAZ 3110 vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1997 GAZ 3110 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1997 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GAZ 3110 | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | 3110 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
