1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 191 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2255 kg more than 1968 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
| Model | 1750 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| 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 | 120 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3340 mm |
