1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1876 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Avanti | ZIL |
Model | Avanti | 4104 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 3336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3340 mm |