2002 GAZ 3111 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2002 GAZ 3111 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2002 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
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 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GAZ 3111 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | 3111 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
