1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2363 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
| Model | Giulia | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3340 mm |
