2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1976 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000. 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, 1976 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | GAZ | Rover |
| Model | 3111 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
