2002 GAZ 3111 vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Mazda B2300. 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 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GAZ 3111 | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | GAZ | Mazda |
| Model | 3111 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2840 mm |
