2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Mazda Drifter is newer by 6 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 2,606 cc, 2006 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2006 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | GAZ | Mazda |
| Model | 3111 | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |
