1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 216 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2336 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
| Model | Giulia | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 608 Nm |
| 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 | 1000 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3340 mm |
