2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | GAZ | Rover |
| Model | 3111 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
