2002 BMW M3 vs. 2002 GAZ 3111
To start off, both 2002 BMW M3 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2002 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW M3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW M3 | 2002 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | M3 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
