2009 BMW 120 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 13 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 GAZ 3110. 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1996 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 1996 GAZ 3110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 120 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
