1971 Simca 1200S vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1983 ZIL 4104 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2480 kg more than 1971 Simca 1200S. 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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1200S. 1983 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1971 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1971 Simca 1200S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Simca 1200S | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Simca | ZIL |
| Model | 1200S | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1204 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3340 mm |
