1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2665 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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, 1979 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850. 1979 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | 850 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3340 mm |
