1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 189 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2298 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 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:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
| Model | 1750 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3340 mm |
