2005 GAZ 3111 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GAZ 3111 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GAZ | Porsche |
| Model | 3111 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
