2003 GAZ 3110 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3110 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 405 kg more than 2003 GAZ 3110. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3110. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2003 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 2003 GAZ 3110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GAZ 3110 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | 3110 | Century |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
