2002 GAZ 3111 vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2002 GAZ 3111 and 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2002 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2002 GAZ 3111 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 GAZ 3111. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GAZ 3111 | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | GAZ | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 3111 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
