2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (239 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | GAZ | Holden |
| Model | 3111 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
