2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 240 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Volvo 240.
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, 1980 Volvo 240 (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | GAZ | Volvo |
| Model | 3111 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
