1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1999 GAZ 3111 (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3111 | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | GAZ | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3111 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3380 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
