2001 BMW 320 vs. 2001 GAZ 3111
To start off, both 2001 BMW 320 and 2001 GAZ 3111 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 GAZ 3111.
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, 2001 BMW 320 (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 2001 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 320 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
