1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2286 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1978 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
Model | Giulia | 4104 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 3336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3340 mm |