2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GAZ 3111 would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | GAZ | Smart |
| Model | 3111 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1820 mm |
