1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1980 kg more than 1970 Dodge Dart. 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, 1980 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Dodge | ZIL |
| Model | Dart | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 108.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3340 mm |
