1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 209 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2325 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
Model | Giulia | 4104 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 608 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3340 mm |