1973 Seat 124 vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Seat 124 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2405 kg more than 1973 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Seat 124 | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Seat | ZIL |
| Model | 124 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3340 mm |
