2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 12 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 717 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GAZ 3111. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2000 GAZ 3111 has manual transmission. 2000 GAZ 3111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | GAZ | Nissan |
| Model | 3111 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 4060 mm |
