1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2287 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
| Model | Caimano | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3340 mm |
