2002 Audi S3 vs. 2002 GAZ 3111
To start off, both 2002 Audi S3 and 2002 GAZ 3111 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2002 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2002 Audi S3.
Because 2002 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 GAZ 3111. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi S3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Audi S3 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S3 | 2002 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Audi | GAZ |
| Model | S3 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1423 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
