2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 GAZ 3111.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2000 GAZ 3111 has manual transmission. 2000 GAZ 3111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GAZ 3111 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | GAZ | Oldsmobile |
Model | 3111 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |