1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 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 149 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1861 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | 130 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
