1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2520 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100. 1985 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | 1100 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3340 mm |
