2003 GAZ 3111 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3111 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 GAZ 3111.
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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GAZ 3111 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | GAZ | Rover |
| Model | 3111 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2820 mm |
