1957 Allard GT vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2195 kg more than 1957 Allard GT. 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard GT has manual transmission. 1957 Allard GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Allard | ZIL |
| Model | GT | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3340 mm |
