2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2000 GAZ 3111. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3111 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
