1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia 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 209 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1895 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Lancia | ZIL |
| Model | Flaminia | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3340 mm |
