2008 BMW 118 vs. 2002 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GAZ 3110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GAZ 3110 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2002 GAZ 3110 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2002 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 118 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
