2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | GAZ | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3111 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2480 mm |
