2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 4 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 2,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Because 1996 GAZ 3110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 GAZ 3110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | Punto | 3110 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
