1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Fiat | ZIL |
Model | 850 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3340 mm |