2003 GAZ 3110 vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2003 GAZ 3110 and 2003 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Astra (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Astra weights approximately 10 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.
Because 2003 GAZ 3110 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 2003 GAZ 3110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra, 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, 2003 Opel Astra (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GAZ 3110 | 2003 Opel Astra | |
| Make | GAZ | Opel |
| Model | 3110 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
