2007 BMW 116 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 GAZ 3110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 GAZ 3110 would be higher. At 2,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 116 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
