1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2800 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Abarth | ZIL |
Model | 750 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3340 mm |