1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1989 ZIL 4104 is newer by 15 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 7,690 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 ZIL 4104 (312 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1989 ZIL 4104 (607 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1989 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1989 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. 1989 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | ZIL |
Model | Giulia | 4104 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 7690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 312 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 607 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 6350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3890 mm |