2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2000 GAZ 3111 and 2000 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Astra 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 2000 Opel Astra.
Because 2000 GAZ 3111 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 GAZ 3111. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (188 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2000 Opel Astra | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | 3111 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
