2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | GAZ | Renault |
| Model | 3111 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
