2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Volvo 164.
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, 1972 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | GAZ | Volvo |
| Model | 3111 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
