1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 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 208 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1835 kg more than 1960 Austin A 90. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 90 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:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Austin | ZIL |
| Model | A 90 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3340 mm |
