1958 Talbot Lago America vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1982 ZIL 4104 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2335 kg more than 1958 Talbot Lago America. 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot Lago America. 1982 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot Lago America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Talbot Lago America | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Talbot | ZIL |
| Model | Lago America | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2476 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3340 mm |
