1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 ZIL 4104. (609 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | Riviera | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3340 mm |
