2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2000 GAZ 3111 and 2000 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise. 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | GAZ | Lotus |
| Model | 3111 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
