1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1989 ZIL 4104 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 7,690 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 ZIL 4104 (312 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130.
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, 1989 ZIL 4104 (607 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm). This means 1989 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 1989 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1989 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Fiat | ZIL |
| Model | 130 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 7690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 312 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3890 mm |
