1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1982 ZIL 4104 is newer by 10 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), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2315 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1982 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. 1982 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
Model | Giulia | 4104 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3340 mm |