1960 Wartburg 311 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 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 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 274 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2375 kg more than 1960 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 ZIL 4104 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 ZIL 4104. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Wartburg 311 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Wartburg | ZIL |
| Model | 311 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3340 mm |
