1968 Audi 100 vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2243 kg more than 1968 Audi 100. 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1968 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1968 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Audi | ZIL |
| Model | 100 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3340 mm |
