1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 311 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | Riviera | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3340 mm |
