1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 201 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1985 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Chevrolet | ZIL |
Model | Impala | 4104 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3340 mm |