2001 GAZ 3111 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2001 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GAZ 3111 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | 3111 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3090 mm |
