1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1984 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1984 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 224 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2365 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1984 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1984 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
Model | Junior | 4104 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3340 mm |