1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 ZIL 4104 (310 HP) has 251 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2405 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1984 ZIL 4104 (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | 124 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3340 mm |
